Company
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round William Buck raised.
Companies William Buck acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brereton | Director of Restructuring and Insolvency | Startup Daily, SmartCompany |
| Sean Wengel | Voluntary Administrator | Startup Daily, SmartCompany |
| Tony Hood | Director of Corporate Advisory | Startup Daily |
Stories naming William Buck. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Victorian online alcohol seller Hairydog has bought the assets of failed rival BoozeBud out of administration, with a relaunch planned and revenue expected to top $75 million.
Online liquor retailer BoozeBud entered voluntary administration on May 2, with William Buck halting sales and exploring a sale; the article also recalls its earlier ownership changes and other failed delivery startups.
BoozeBud has entered administration, with William Buck's Michael Brereton and Sean Wengel appointed. The piece recounts the online alcohol retailer's 2018 sale to ZX Ventures, its 2020 sale back to founders, and its Get Wines Direct acquisition.
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Bill-sharing app HelpPay has secured a $2.4 million Series A ahead of its public launch, led by William Buck, with funds earmarked for sales, marketing and expansion into Australian and US markets.
Melbourne body-scanning startup Bodd is preparing a capital raise to fund global expansion, with William Buck advising, while Bosch manufactures its scanners and uniform and fashion clients deploy the technology.